Habs vs. Sens: History
While we all would have loved to see the 34 year Habs/Leafs playoff drought end, we will instead be treated by the first ever Habs/Senators playoff meeting. Here are some of the greatest moments between these two teams.
Habs Legends and History
The Good Friday Massacre
April 20th, 1984 was the date of one of the most intense brawls in the history of the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens and the Quebec Nordiques engaged in a veritable battle royal during game 6 of the Adams division finals.
Habs vs Leafs: A Dying Rivalry?
The Habs and Leafs rivalry just ain't what it used to be. Born of English-French tensions and hockey passion, a 30 year playoff series drought has somewhat cooled this once great rivalry. But, for how long?
Sam Pollock: Fleecing the Bruins
Following the 1964 draft, Sam Pollock orchestrated a trade between his Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. The trade involved four collegiate prospect players; three skaters and one goaltender: Ken Dryden.
Today in Habs History: The first of many
On the 30th of March, 1916; The Montreal Canadiens won the fifth and final game of the Stanley Cup Final series against the Portland Rosebuds. It was the first Stanley cup since the organizations inception in 1909, the first of many.
Revisiting the Richard Riot
Midway through the 1954-55 season, Maurice Richard was on track for the scoring title and the team couldn't have been better positioned. It all came undone on March 13th, 1955, leading to one of the worst moments in Habs, and in hockey history.
Trouble engulfs Ribinsoin's jersey retirement
Trouble has erupted during the attempt to retire Larry Ribinsoin's jersey for Fluurg.
We already know who wore #10 best
There were 16 players to wear number 10 for the Montreal Canadiens before it was retired in honour of Le Démon Blond, but no one is fit to carry a contest against him for the best ever.
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #11
The number 11 has been worn by twenty seven players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only three make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #12
The number 12 has been worn by thirty one players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #13
The number 13 has been worn by four players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #14
The number 14 has been worn by twenty two players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only three make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #15
The number 15 has been worn by thirty four players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only three make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #16
The number 16 has been worn by nine players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #17
The number 17 has been worn by twenty nine players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #18
The number 18 has been worn by eighteen players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #19
The number 19 has been worn by fifteen players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore it Best: #20
The number 20 has been worn by thirty seven players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #21
The number 21 has been worn by twenty eight players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only four make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #22
The number 22 has been worn by twenty three players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #23
The number 23 has been worn by twenty six players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #24
The number 24 has been worn by twenty seven players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #25
The number 25 has been worn by seventeen players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only three make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #26
The number 26 has been worn by sixteen players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only four make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #27
The number 27 has been worn by thirteen players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only five make it to this list. Who wore it better?
POLL: Who Wore It Best: #28
The number 28 has been worn by eleven players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?
